FIREFIGHTER 1
Which of the following is one of the stages/phases of fire burn?
A. Rollover
B. Fully developed
C. Back draft
D. Initial
B. Fully Developed
A fire CANNOT be considered fully extinguished until _____ is complete:
A. Overhaul
B. Primary Search
C. Cause determination
D. Secondary Search
A. Overhaul
ABC stands for?
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
When considering personnel protection, remember that the MOST COMMON route of exposure for an emergency responder is:
A. Skin absorbtion
B. Heat stress (thermal effects)
C. The eyes
D. The respiratory system
D. The respiratory System
For the most part, anything with a closed handle can be hoisted with a figure 8 knot.
True or False?
True
which of the following is an advantage of the flat load?
A. only four people are required to perform the load
B. It is the best way to load large diameter hose
C. Hose loaded in this manner has fewer sharp bends than other loads
D. Hose for shoulder carries can easily be taken from the load
B. It is the best way to load large diameter hose
What is the simplest and most effective method of achieving the service goal of preservation of life and property?
Prevention
When an unconscious person is not breathing, they can experience irreversible brain damage in as little as how many minutes?
A.5-7 Minutes
B. 2-4 Minutes
C. 4-6 Minutes
D. 1-3 Minutes
C. 4-6 Minutes
Who is responsible for care and control of a billing of lading?
A. Conductor/crew
B. Driver
C. Captain or master
D. Pilot
B. Driver
When hoisting an uncharged hose, fold the nozzle back how many feet?
A. 1-2
B. 3-4
C. 5-6
D. 7-8
B. 3-4
which of the following statements IS CORRECT regarding fire extinguishers and combustible metals?
A. All chemical agents need to be applied with a shovel or scoop.
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals.
C. The agent needs to break the crust that may form over any burning metal to extinguish the fire.
D. They come in pressurized and handheld models
B. No single agent will control or extinguish fires in all combustible metals
Once the valve on a container of flammable gas has been shut off, the hose crew should;
A. inspect the valve for leaks
B. continue to apply water as they exit the area
C. remain on scene with hose
D. All the above
B. continue to apply water as they exit the area
(True or false) You may use a tourniquet to stop bleeding if you feel comfortable doing so?
False
A tractor trailer hauling gasoline should display a placard with a Hazard Class of:
A. Red, 3
B. Blue, 4
C. Red, 2
D. Red/white stripe, 4
A. Red, 3
The water knot is the ONLY knot that is recommended for use to form a length of webbing into a load-bearing loop.
True or False?
True
when rescuing an unconscious child or small adult from a window, how many rescuers enter the window to assist the victim?
A.3.
B.1
C.0
D.2
The critical temperature for steel trusses is:
A. 300*F
B. 500*F
C. 900*F
D. 1,000*F
A. 1 breath every 5-6 seconds
B. 1 breath every 1-3 seconds
C. 1 breath every 3-5 Seconds
D. 1 breath every 6-8 Seconds
C. 1 breath every 3-5 seconds
All cylinders should be considered dangerous, regardless of what type of hazardous materials they contain, because the contents are:
A. Flammable
B. Pressurized
C. Toxic
D. Corrosive
B. Pressurized
When inspecting rope "tactilely", firefighters should...
A. Close their eyes to avoid visual distractions
B. Not wear gloves
C. Keep track of all individual fibers
D. Make special note of the ropes color
B. Not wear gloves
A. Dead
B. Concentrated
C. Impact
D. Design
D. Design
A. Lantern
B. Mansard
C. Sawtooth
D. Bowstring truss
D. Bowstring Truss
What is the recommended amount of time to wash your hands?
A.10 seconds
B. 20 Seconds
C. 1 minute
D. 4 minutes
B. 20 seconds
The PRIMARY hazard for an oxidizer in a fire is its ability to:
A. Disintegrate tissue and steel
B. Accelerate Combustion
C. Form combustible mixtures in air
D. Cause harm when inhaled
B. Accelerate Combustion
In kernmantle rope, the kern portion typically represents ___% of the strength.
A. 25
B. 50
C. 75
D. 95
C. 75